How far is Crestview Hills, KY from Bowling Green, KY?

The driving distance from Crestview Hills, KY to Bowling Green, KY is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
205.59 mi
03h 16m
Flight
173.33 mi
278.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.33 mi
Kilometers
278.95 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.59 mi
Kilometers
330.87 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowling Green
Tue, May 12, 10:46 PM CDT
Return by in Crestview Hills
Wed, May 13, 3:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crestview Hills
2026-05-12T20:29
Arrive Bowling Green
Tue, May 12, 11:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:16 AM to 10:16 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crestview Hills
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hunters Hollow
KY

Human settlement in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Crestview Hills
101.7 mi
01h 38m
To Bowling Green
103.8 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crestview Hills and Bowling Green.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crestview Hills and Bowling Green.

  1. 1

    Start on Winding Way

    87 m · 19 sec · Winding Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rosemont Avenue

    1120 ft · 53 sec · Rosemont Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Dixie Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1288 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville

    2100 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

    71.5 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 264 West: Watterson Expressway

    2346 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis

    936 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis

    963 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Nashville

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    104.5 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 234: Bowling Green

    1288 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1072 ft · 26 sec · East 6th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2647 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    121 m · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    37 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crestview Hills and Bowling Green.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
106 mi · 51%
I 71 South
78.8 mi · 38%
Henry Watterson Expressway
9.99 mi · 5%
Dixie Highway
4.39 mi · 2%
Fairview Avenue
1.62 mi · 1%
Cemetery Road
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
173.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hunters Hollow
01h 38m from Crestview Hills
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crestview Hills and Sunny near Bowling Green.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crestview Hills to Bowling Green?

The road trip is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hunters Hollow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Crestview Hills and 103.8 miles from Bowling Green.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Crestview Hills and Bowling Green, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crestview Hills and Sunny near Bowling Green.

Stop Ideas Near Hunters Hollow

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hunters Hollow, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hunters Hollow.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

20 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crestview Hills and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 173.33 mi (278.95 km).

Crestview Hills

#1 Crestview Hills

City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population3,333
Coordinates39.0272800, -84.5849400
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Bowling Green

#2 Bowling Green

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

Population70,631
Coordinates36.9903200, -86.4436000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Winding Way (-84.585014, 39.027372)
End: State Street (-86.443913, 36.990612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.25 gal
27.46 L · about $27.34
Round trip
$54.68
14.5 gal · 54.92 L
Estimated CO2
64.4 kg one way
Round trip: 128.9 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.34 $54.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.83 $61.67
Premium $4.65 $33.74 $67.48
Diesel $5.30 $38.45 $76.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Crestview Hills, KY and Bowling Green, KY. The current time in Crestview Hills is 20:29:34, although it is 19:29:34 in Bowling Green.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.